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For many high school graduates, college is a way to get ahead, but going to college is not the only way for young adults to succeed. Many people choose to enter the workforce after high school to start earning money and gaining experience right away. These motivated young workers can have rewarding jobs without ever having to earn a 4-year college degree. If you re interested in green energy and don t know that you want to or can go to college, a...
262) Kansas basketball
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The University of Kansas basketball team has the most winning seasons of any team in college basketball. The history of KU basketball goes back 115 years. This describes many unbelieveable game-stopping moments in the history of the game, as well as the most inspiring coaches and players and infamous team rivalries.
263) UCLA basketball
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This book is an introduction to University of California, Los Angeles basketball, including information on the team's history, its players, coaches, and buzzer-beater moments making it one of the most successful basketball teams in college history.
264) Notre Dame football
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This book is an introduction to University of Notre Dame football, including the team's history, historic rivalries, leaders, players, and unforgettable games.
265) Kentucky basketball
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With the most all-time wins in men's college basketball, the University of Kentucky Wildcats have shown that they are a force to be reckoned with, since they started playing the game in 1903. This covers 110 years of Kentucky basketball history, discussing some of the most awe-inspiring moments, coaches, and players.
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The first study of how the gap year can make young people more effective students and better citizens.
With some of the most prestigious universities in America urging students to defer admissions so they can experience the world, the idea of the gap year has taken hold in America. Since its development in Britain nearly fifty years ago, taking time off between secondary school and college has allowed students the opportunity to travel,
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Authors explore multiple viewpoints on whether career and technical education prepares students for college, whether high school career and technical education takes time away from other studies, and whether high school programs must do a better job of preparing students for college.
270) Essays that kicked apps: 55+ unforgettable college application essays that got students accepted
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"Each year, colleges are inundated with earnest, eager applications. Your own essay may need to shine from among as many as 60,000 others to get noticed. Get inspired by these 55+ unforgettable student essays that got their authors accepted; see what schools like Cornell, Brown, Georgia Tech, Rutgers, Northwestern University, Duke, and many more are looking for in an essay; read helpful commentary from our experts on what worked--and why"--Back cover....
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"The definitive guide to writing an amazing essay and mastering the college applications process. Writing a memorable personal statement can seem like an overwhelming project for a young college applicant, but college essay coach Alan Gelb's organized and encouraging step-by-step instructions take the intimidation out of the process, enabling applicants to craft a meaningful and polished college admissions essay. Gelb teaches students to identify...
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In times of economic uncertainty, a job in the healthcare field can provide job security, as well as the fulfillment of working in an area that helps people. Students explore the pharmaceutical industry large, well-established drug manufacturers, biotech companies, and generic drug companies. They also discover the responsibilities of pharmaceutical sales reps, in the field and in the office as well as how the reps plan and organize. Helpful tips...
274) Cool colleges
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Contains profiles of over 100 colleges and universities in the United States, England, France, and Italy, each with photographs and facts on enrollment, selectivity, test scores, application deadline, and expenses; and includes tips for taking the SAT and scholarship information.
278) Sports
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Examines the positions of professional athlete, agent, college coach, and sports journalist.
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"High school students who get average grades and don't ace the SAT or ACT discover that an exceptional college education is by no means beyond their reach with this guide. Along with information on what to look for in a college and what colleges look for in their students besides grades, this college reference provides details on more than 175 colleges that make it a point to help students who have not achieved a stellar GPA and includes information...